The qualitative urine protein test uses a dipstick to detect the presence of protein in urine. Normally, very little protein passes into urine.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine protein qual, urine protein qualitative, urine protein screen, protein urine dipstick
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Positive urine protein may indicate kidney disease, urinary tract infection, preeclampsia, heart failure, or multiple myeloma.
Low values may indicate
Negative urine protein is normal and indicates healthy kidney filtration.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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